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Heather Day Gilbert

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Indie Publishing Handbook: Four Key Elements for the Self-Publisher

  I’ve announced this on my Facebook author wall, but wanted to let you blog readers know I am preparing to release a handbook on indie (independent) publishing this December! Indie Publishing Handbook: Four Key Elements for the Self-Publisher compiles much of the information I’ve shared on my own blog and others about self-publishing. I have talked to SO many authors over… Read More

NEW Hashtag for Christian Indie Authors! #Christindie!

######################################################################################### Just wanted to share a new tag with all you Christian self-published or hybrid authors: #Christindie. Our Christian indie group decided we need a tag to share relevant self-publishing updates, links, and just have a place to congregate on twitter! Hope you can start using it to share all your self-pub news!   –Heather

Forgive Me if I’m Marketing Too Loud

When an author makes the decision to self-publish, generally we just see the tip of the iceberg in terms of what we’ll have to do to launch our books. Once we get down and dirty with the publication process, we realize just how much is going to fall on our shoulders. We’re responsible for everything: Cover Art Editing Formatting our… Read More

Getting a Little Heartfelt…

I’m so excited to be at my new site! Thanks for following me over here! Today I felt like talking writing journey. Everyone’s is unique. Here’s a little rundown of mine: 2009–complete first novel for NaNoWriMo (Paranormal fiction, Otherworld)–find agent–out on submission–rejected in 6 months flat–book too short at 50,000 words. 2010–start second novel (Viking historical, God’s Daughter) 2011–finish second… Read More

Big News on my Viking Novel, GOD’S DAUGHTER!

Okay…hope you have about five minutes to watch this…then please respond below! I hope you will share my excitement! I couldn’t wait till my regular Monday posting schedule to let you all know!  

Hi, I’m Heather…

I write contemporary mysteries and Viking historicals. Born and brought up in the mountains of West Virginia, I enjoy writing about small towns, family relationships, and women who aren't afraid to protect those they love. Read More…

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